Learn Swift: Introduction
Why Learn Swift: Variables?
Ready to start your journey into the Swift programming language? Learn how Swift is used as a general-purpose programming language and gain insight into how it is used in iOS development. You’ll build a strong programming foundation with Swift and then develop an understanding of more complex concepts.
Take-Away Skills
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Create simple Swift programs with print statements and comments.
- Set up Swift on your own computer.
- Read and write basic Swift syntax.
- Declare variables and recognize various data types.
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- 1Write and run your very first Swift program!
- 2Introduction to variables and basic data types.
What you'll create
Portfolio projects that showcase your new skills
Block Letters
Display your initials on the screen in block letters and create an ASCII art.
Dog Years
Dogs have ages that don't quite work like ours. This can be a little ruff when you want to know how old your dog would be if he/she is a human. Don't fret — build a dog-age-converting program to translate your dog's age into human years!
Quadratic Formula
Write a Swift program that solves the quadratic equation.
How you'll master it
Stress-test your knowledge with quizzes that help commit syntax to memory
— Madelyn, Pinterest
I know from first-hand experience that you can go in knowing zero, nothing, and just get a grasp on everything as you go and start building right away.
Course Description
Kick off your Swift journey by learning the basics!
Details
Earn a certificate of completion6 hours to complete in total
Beginner
Write and run your very first Swift program!
1 lesson, 1 quiz, 3 projects, 1 informational